Organizing Committee Member
Monika Tukacs
ECMOlogist
Columbia University
USA
Biography
Monika Tukacs has her expertise in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), its physiology and clinical application, and is passionate about evidence-based research in ECMO. Her pioneering in early recognition of the importance of liberating from invasive mechanical ventilation during ECMO is fundamental. The paucity in literature has led her to perform a qualitative study on experts’ perceptions about ECMO and Extubation in adult patients. This ground-breaking investigation has already raised an interest of researchers internationally. She has recently been asked to join in developing and conducting a multi-center prospective research study on the topic. Her contribution to this innovative application of ECMO therapy trailblazes the path towards the future of contemporary ECMO
Research Area
Medical Terminology, Nursing, ECMO